Great Planes RC Universe FlatOuts ARF - GPMA1117 - Manual (Page 4)

(FUTM0042) are ideal because they meet the torque and
weight requirements. Although there may be other servos
that will physically fit in the model, those outside the
recommended weight and torque specifications will
adversely affect flight performance and are not
recommended. Note: During assembly when it’s time to
mount the servos, you will be instructed to glue them in. Do
not be alarmed as this is a common practice with this type
of lightweight, high-performance model. Should servo
removal ever be necessary for repair, replacement or
transfer to another model, this can be done by prying them
out with a hobby knife or a small screwdriver.
A light, four-channel receiver is recommended and must be
compatible with whatever servos will be used (not all servos
are compatible with all receivers–even servos and receivers
within the same brand). The Futaba R-114F
Micro receiver is
recommended and is compatible with the S3108 servos
recommended. Note: Futaba receivers are sold on high and
low bands and come without crystals. Following are the order
numbers for the R-114F receiver and compatible crystals:
Low Band High Band
(Channels 11-35) (Channels 36-60)
R124F Receiver FUTL0438 FUTL0439
Crystal FUTL62** FUTL63**
**Replace the “**” in the order number for the crystals with
the preferred channel number. For example, if you want to fly
on channel 33, order a low band receiver and crystal
number FUTL6233.
The FlatOuts R/C Universe Bipe requires a 3-cell (11.1V),
350–700mAh lithium-polymer (LiPo) battery capable of
providing 7A continuous discharge current. The ElectriFly
3-cell,
3-Series 640mAh battery pack is recommended
(GPMP0805). Note: The ElectriFly 720mAh battery is not
recommended for this model as it is not capable of
delivering the current required by this system. For optimum
performance, battery weight should not exceed 54g [2 oz.].
An electronic speed control capable of handling a minimum
of 8A continuous current is required. Additionally, the speed
control should be as light as possible. The ElectriFly BL-8
Micro Brushless ESC w/BEC (GPMM2070) or the Electrifly
Silver Series 8A Brushless ESC w/BEC (GPMM1800) are
suitable. NEVER use speed controllers intended for
brushed motors on brushless motors.
A charger capable of charging 3-cell (11.1V) LiPo batteries
such as the ElectriFly PolyCharge 1 to 3-cell LiPo charger
(GPMM3010) must be used. If using another charger, it
must be a LiPo charger or have a LiPo charge mode. Never
charge LiPo batteries with chargers not intended for LiPo
batteries or chargers on NiMH or NiCd settings.
Overcharging or explosion may result. In addition to the
PolyCharge, the ElectriFly Triton
™ (GPMM3150) or Accu-
Cycle Elite ™ (HCAP0280) are also suitable chargers.
Many chargers (including the Triton and Accu-Cycle Elite
listed above) do not include charging leads, but rather have
banana jacks to plug the leads into. If this is the case with
your charger, you will need to purchase a charge lead to
match your battery. For the recommended 640mAh pack,
the correct lead is GPMM3105.
The Great Planes 9x3.5S (GPMQ6625) propeller offers very
good performance with the Great Planes RimFire motor system.
A Great Planes 10x3.5 (GPMQ6655) propeller will also offer
good performance.
Though there may be a few different types of adhesives that
the FlatOuts R/C Universe Bipe could be assembled with, we
have had the best success with and exclusively recommend,
foam-safe CA such as Great Planes 1 oz. thick, foam-safe CA
(GPMR6072). Thin, foam-safe CA such as Hot Stuff UFO thin
CA (HOTR1040) is also used in the construction of this model.
Regular CA is not recommended as it will aggressively attack
the foam used in this model. In addition to being foam-
compatible, foam-safe CA is also suitable for gluing together all
of the rest of the materials (balsa, carbon) included in this kit.
No other adhesive is required to build the FlatOuts R/C
Universe Bipe.
In addition to common household tools and hobby tools, this
is the “short list” of the most important items required to build
the FlatOuts R/C Universe Bipe:
❏
Great Planes Aerosol Activator (GPMR6034)
❏
Hobbico ® CA Applicator tips (HCAR3780)
❏
Hobby knife with #11 blade (HCAR0100)
Adhesives & Building Supplies
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Glue
Propeller Selection
Battery Charging Leads
Charger
Speed Control
Battery
Receiver
4